Tony Goulding, pubs officer for the Oxford branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), said he was thrilled The Grapes, repainted dark blue outside, has reopened following investment from West Berkshire Brewery.

He added: “The Plough opened in Cornmarket recently and The Holly Bush is reopening in west Oxford so there’s a real renaissance for Oxford pubs at the moment - the scene is buzzing.

“Following the closure of Pint Shop it’s great to have The Grapes back open.

“We’ve got so many good pubs in Oxford now it’s difficult to fit them all in the Good Beer Guide.”

The pub is also serving food including bar snacks, sandwiches and ‘bowls of joy’ including spiced pork meatballs, potato dumplings, baked Oxfordshire cheese on toast and fennel, orange and haloumi salad.

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